Sen. Mark Kirk will speak at Triton College's School of Business Executive Series on Thursday, Oct. 30., discussing his career path and providing his personal insight into domestic and international economic issues, while also talking with Triton's students on how to compete in the global workforce.

Palmgren Acupuncture Center celebrates one year in business in October. Attorney turned acupuncturist Lynn Palmgren opened the practice in downtown Oak Park one month after graduating from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.

Concordia University Chicago's premiere ensembles, Kapelle and Wind Symphony, will perform individual home concerts this fall in the Chapel of Our Lord/Werner Auditorium on River Forest campus. Admission to both events is free.